In a recent blogpost I wrote about what we might want to pray in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. I included this comment: We pray that God will bring peace, that the conflict will end. However, I don’t think we simply pray for peace at any cost. Our desire should be for… Continue reading It is not always right or possible to remain neutral
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Ukraine War: What should we pray?
As Russia invades Ukraine, I’ve shared some opinion pieces talking more generally about the conflict and In this article, I want to talk specifically about how we as Christians respond to what is happening in Ukraine. How specifically do we pray? I want to suggest five specific things that we should pray: We pray specifically… Continue reading Ukraine War: What should we pray?
Russia and Ukraine -what next?
Today there is war in Europe. We cannot underestimate the size of this conflict. Ukraine has a population of around 41.46 million, a little smaller than the United Kingdom, Russia is a permanent member of the UN security council with a population of 146 million and one of the largest nuclear powers. The conflict is… Continue reading Russia and Ukraine -what next?
Are we about to go to war with Russia?
In last week’s podcast, we talked about the build-up of military tension on the Russian-Ukrainian border. I thought I’d devote a post to talking a bit more about how things might unfold. Of course, the nature of things is very volatile and unpredictable, meaning the chances that this post becomes very quickly out of date… Continue reading Are we about to go to war with Russia?
Wars, rumours of war and Ukraine
In this week’s podcast, we look at the way we can pastor our congregations during times of crisis. Includes a look at Matthew 24
Remembering fallen heroes
Ash Sarker decided that Remembrance Day was a good time to share some pithy wisdom with us. Unsurprisingly her tweet got short shrift from most people. It’s not as though we go out of the way to put up bunting and hold parties to in someway celebrate war on the 11th November. This response perhaps… Continue reading Remembering fallen heroes
Will War ever cease?
Introduction The First World War was meant to be the war to end all wars. The world was shocked by the extent of cruelty and suffering experienced. Organisations like The League of Nations and later the UN were meant to bring war to an end. Sadly history tells us that human efforts to bring World… Continue reading Will War ever cease?
Lest We Forget
Today is Remembrance Sunday. This event happens each year on the Sunday closest to the 11th November. The 11th, Remembrance Day is also known as Armistice Day. On the 11th November 1918 at 11am, the Armistice was signed marking the end of the First World War. It was supposed to be a war to end… Continue reading Lest We Forget
Terror (Revelation 8-9)
“Change course” came the signal to the bridge. “No! We advise that you change course” was the response Again: “We strongly advise that you change course.” The officer on duty signalled a reply “This is a US Navy cruiser. We strongly advise that you change course.” After a short pause, the reply came back, “This… Continue reading Terror (Revelation 8-9)
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